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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 50 games similar to Vacant Kingdom down to the 12 that fit the “Xbox” category. Tunic, Crypt Custodian and Death's Door top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Vacant Kingdom.

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Vacant Kingdom is Tunic — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Crypt Custodian and Death's Door follow close behind.

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The best games like Vacant Kingdom on Xbox

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Vacant Kingdom. Each one has been evaluated across 15 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Tunic
Tunic
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreCozyNarrativeExplorationTop-Down
Steam👍 91%· 17KIGDB89· 5OC85· 120
Year 2022Dev Andrew Shouldice · FinjiOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, fantasy world and visual isometric, while skipping ranged combat

Where it drifts furthest from Vacant Kingdom: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Combat51Visuals41
Crypt Custodian
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyExploration
Steam👍 97%· 2.9KRAWG👍 86%· 21IGDB80· 2OC83· 27
Year 2024Dev Kyle Thompson · H2 Interactive CoPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, open world exploration and loot and gear systems, while skipping punishing difficulty

Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto- a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworlds janitor... FOREVER! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape.

Where it drifts furthest from Vacant Kingdom: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone72Progression66Combat52Visuals0
Death's Door
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreCozyNarrativeExploration
Steam👍 93%· 21KIGDB87· 11OC88· 140
Year 2021Dev Acid Nerve · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, fantasy world and loot and gear systems, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Vacant Kingdom: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone87Progression58Combat53Visuals0
#4Anodyne
Anodyne
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationPixel ArtTop-Down2D
Steam👍 85%· 1.6KRAWG👍 47%· 73MC75IGDB70· 5OC69· 13
Year 2013Dev Analgesic ProductionsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and vibe casual, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

In this unique Zelda-lite game, explore and fight your way through surreal and creepy, nature, urban and abstract themed areas in the human Young's subconscious, evoked by a 16-bit-era visual style and a moody, dream-like soundtrack. Created by Sean Han Tani and Joni Kittaka.

Where it drifts furthest from Vacant Kingdom: tone.

It predates Vacant Kingdom by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals91Progression54Combat52Tone26
Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeCozyNarrativeExplorationTop-Down2DPixel Art
Steam👍 95%· 14KIGDB77· 3OC72· 32
Year 2021Dev Snoozy Kazoo · Graffiti GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, vibe casual and horror setting, while skipping action RPG combat

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals90Tone61Combat51
Minit
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyPixel Art2D
Steam👍 89%· 2.8KIGDB78· 7OC80· 67
Year 2018Dev Jan Willem Nijman · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and visual isometric, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Vacant Kingdom: combat.

Genre100Game mode100Tone62Visuals59Combat39
#7Bastion
Bastion
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeFantasy
Steam👍 95%· 38KIGDB90· 8OC88· 59
Year 2011Dev Supergiant Games · WB GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, post-apocalyptic world and crafting mechanics, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Vacant Kingdom: progression and visuals.

It predates Vacant Kingdom by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone33Progression0Visuals0
Torchlight
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeRangedExplorationMagic
Steam👍 91%· 7.3KRAWG👍 72%· 666MC83IGDB83· 3
Year 2009Dev Runic Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

The game takes place in the city called Torchlight, which, according to the creators, is situated on the nameless mountain. The boomtown is built above a source of valuable crystal resource associated with magic. The resource is called Ember.

Where it drifts furthest from Vacant Kingdom: tone and visuals.

It predates Vacant Kingdom by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat83Progression44Tone0Visuals0
WARTILE
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeTacticalMedieval
Steam👍 75%· 711IGDB60· 1OC72· 22
Year 2017Dev Deck13 Interactive · Deck13Playtime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, card game strategy and combat tactical, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

A miniature Universe coming to life Experience a living, breathing tabletop video game that invites the player into a Viking fantasy universe inspired by Norse mythology. Fresh and innovative combat system Wartile is a cool down based game that keeps the action going, but still leaves you just enough time to plan your next move or play a figurine ability or special power card.

Where it drifts furthest from Vacant Kingdom: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Vacant Kingdom.

Genre100Game mode100Combat36Tone33Visuals0
Darkwood
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationTop-Down
Steam👍 95%· 24KIGDB80· 8OC77· 44
Year 2017Dev Acid Wizard Studio · Crunching KoalasOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Vacant Kingdom: tone and combat.

Genre100Game mode100Progression60Visuals52Combat41Tone30
Sid Meier's Pirates!
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeExploration2DOpen World
Steam👍 94%· 7.4KRAWG👍 84%· 271MC88IGDB83· 3
Year 2004Dev Feral Interactive · 2K GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, real-time strategy and turn-based strategy, while skipping action RPG combat

Sid Meier’s Pirates is an action-adventure strategy game, a remake of 1987 game of the same name. It’s set in an open world around the Caribbean islands. The game features numerous activities, including sailing and exploration, ship battles, trading and diplomacy.

Where it drifts furthest from Vacant Kingdom: visuals and combat.

It predates Vacant Kingdom by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression79Combat40Visuals27
Graveyard Keeper
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativePixel Art2D
Steam👍 85%· 53KIGDB75· 1OC65· 40
Year 2018Dev Lazy Bear Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sandbox freedom and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Vacant Kingdom: progression and tone.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals61Combat43Tone30Progression0

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